FMA 20 El Boyero

Fábrica Argentina de Aviones · Argentina · first flew 1940 · light aircraft

The FMA 20 El Boyero (The Drover) was an Argentine two-seat high-wing light aircraft designed and built by the Fábrica Militar de Aviones in Córdoba in 1940. It was intended for private flying, training, and club use within Argentina.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	7.1 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Argentine high-wing light monoplane of the early 1940s
Simple strut-braced high wing with side-by-side cabin seating
Indigenously designed Argentine light aircraft for club and training use

A conventional strut-braced high-wing monoplane of the era, similar in concept and appearance to the contemporary Piper Cub and Taylorcraft designs. The Argentine origin is the principal distinguishing context.

Specifications

The FMA 20 El Boyero has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
Its maximum speed is 167 km/h (104 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Produced as part of Argentina's effort to develop a domestic light aviation industry, the El Boyero was a straightforward high-wing monoplane suited to Argentine flying club operations. It was produced in modest numbers and served as an early example of indigenous Argentine aircraft design.

Variants

No significant variants are recorded; the design remained essentially unchanged in its small production run.

Where you'll see it

Used by Argentine flying clubs and for private flying in the 1940s; no significant military service.

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